Review John J. Jeffries - Lancaster

My Boss took us here for our Christmas party and everyone had a fabulous meal. The brussel sprout small plate and Tallow potato small plate were extremely tasty. I had the beef tartar entree and it was amazing - and you get a very large portion. I couldn't even finish it! The cheesecake isn't overly sweet and more on the creamy vs dense. We had a great meal and our server was outstanding.

Food was great! Service top notch! The atmosphere was everything we hoped for! Champagne on the house to help us celebrate our Anniversary! We came for the experience and we will be returning.

One of my favorite places in Lancaster. The food is always excellent. It is farm to table so the menu is always changing but I don’t think I’ve ever had anything I didn’t love. I’ve had different steak versions twice and they were both top notch. The sauces are phenomenal too. My wife has gotten the vegetarian entrees twice and both times they were absolutely delicious. Can recommend this place highly enough.

We went for dinner on a Monday evening at 5. We had reservations, but that was not necessary. We were the only ones there for the first half hour! Great spot for a date night or special occasion. Darker lighting with candles, peaceful music, and beautiful artwork. Then the food was absolutely delicious. Lots of unique flavors and everything melted in your mouth. Servers were nice and checked on us the right amount. Price felt accurate for the quality of food. Altogether a lovely date night!

Over the years one of our favorite places in Lancaster. We have never had a bad meal here and service is always excellent. Their outdoor dining area is unmatched in this area.

We absolutely loved our dinner tonight! My gin and Prosecco cocktail was refreshing and unique. We had the fried green tomato and shrimp & grits as starters - fresh, delicious and quite generous portions. We have had shrimp and grits so many places and by far this was one of the most unique we’ve had - I loved all the veggies! I had the trout main entree and really enjoyed the accompanying veggie salad as well as the subtle smokey poblano flavor of the gazpacho. My husband also enjoyed his chicken confit entree. Service was outstanding: our server was so friendly and attentive. They were also so kind to offer us a complimentary dessert because we were celebrating our 13th wedding anniversary. Lastly, the outdoor seating area was beautiful with tables nicely spaced. We look forward to returning soon!

We had a rehearsal dinner with 22 people and it was wonderful. The waitstaff were friendly and efficient. The cocktails were so good and the food was delicious. Steaks were juicy and flavorful and the fish was tender with crisped skin. There were numerous gluten free options and the restaurant/parking was handicap accessible. We were so happy with everything

We had a party of five, wait staff was cordial, helpful in our wine selection, patient with our questions, an overall wonderful experience during my friends milestone birthday celebration. The food was prepared well temperature wise as well as presentation; everything was delicious including the tasting spoon of root bisque (would like to see this on the menu)

My husband & I had a very special dinner here last night. We ordered several plates to share. The wait staff & atmosphere were Awesome! But as a meatball connoisseur, I have to let them know that the meatballs (which were recommended), were extremely disappointing. I would definitely come back, but not order the meatballs!

The small plates, cold and warm, were excellent. Great opportunity to share with your eating mates. Large plates were also excellent with a local flair. Cocktails were also on point. Our server, Noelle , was friendly and knowledgeable. Highly recommended!

My fiancée and I dined here on a Sunday evening to celebrate our engagement. We started with some excellent cocktails and some really nice complimentary focaccia. She had the pork loin, and I had the braised chuck roast. We finished with crème brûlée and surprise complimentary Prosecco to celebrate the occasion. The atmosphere was pleasant: dimly lit, classy, and not overly loud. Our server was personable, knowledgeable, and attentive. The food was delicious and well-presented. I hope to be back to try another dish.

Amazing amazing dining experience!! The food was marvelous! Farm to table fresh and just super high quality ingredients. The presentation was lovely, the service was amazing and the setting was spot on! A must if ever in Lancaster.

Hands down, John J Jeffries, is the best restaurant in Central Pennsylvania. It's been our favorite for over a decade now, even though it's an hour drive from our home. First of all, the food is absolutely phenomenal. We've never had a bite of anything we didn't like here. It's all knock your socks off delicious. My absolute favorite thing on the menu is their steak tartare. It's actually found twice on the menu, both as a small appetizer portion and as a larger entree sized portion called, "The Truth". The truth about "The Truth" is that it's simply the best steak tartare around, certainly in Central PA, but likely in the whole Mid-Atlantic, and definitely a contender for anywhere in the world. The crostini they serve with it is also leagues and bounds better than the generic, dry, flavorless crostini that is often served with tartare at other restaurants, almost as an afterthought. Here the crostini is so good you could literally just eat piles of the stuff on its own. Their carpaccio with dry aged scallops is also amazing. We also love the delicious foccacia, mini zucchini muffins, and bisque that are often served as appetizers. Their desserts are to die for, especially the chocolate ones! We also love that everything served here is healthy, raised locally according to organic or similar practices and is priced reasonably for the quality. Do yourself a favor and eat here!

It's hard to find restaurants open in Lancaster on Monday, we found this place and were not disappointed, our dinner was 7 people and everyone was happy and professionally cooked. The waitresses are very friendly.

This was a very pleasant dining experience from top to bottom. Everything is seasonal and locally sourced. We had a party of six so we ordered just about everything. The soup duo was exquisite: tomato and garlic scape bisque + sweet cream corn. The fried zucchini appetizer was delicious as was the beef tartare. My entree was the daily fish selection (barramundi) over gazpacho with smoked onions, cucumber, tomato and corn. Every bite was packed with flavor. Save room for dessert.

We came from out of state for our anniversary- we had April as our waitress- she was phenomenal - exceptional service - the menu and meal exceeded expectations- perfection - well done!!!

Arguably the best restaurant in Lancaster (right up with Belvedere Inn). Empanadas were awesome and the sea bass was divine. Too ful p.m. for dessert, but the cocktail menu alone deserves a second visit.

We were there during restaurant week in Lancaster. The food and service was excellent. The tomato soup with parmesan touille was wonderful. Smooth, creamy, not salty, and rich. The pear and lentil salad was interesting and unlike anything I had before. The goat cheese brought it all together into a refreshing first course. We both got the meatballs with tomato sauce and macaroni and cheese. The macaroni and cheese was served in the center surrounded with wonderful, light, tomato sauce and meatballs. A wonderful combination. Dessert: honey and lavender creme brulee was nicely done as was the chocolate cake with peanut butter mousse (chocolate cake and peanut butter is a big thing in this area)

Celebrated our 19th wedding anniversary there on Tuesday. The food was fantastic and the service was equally as good. The ambiance music is a very eclectic mix but I enjoyed that as well. The waiter was very knowledgeable about where all the food was sourced and went though half the menu with specifics. I would highly recommend this place for a nice night out or with a small dinner party.

Everything we had was absolutely delicious. The sweet corn bisque in the soup duo was the best soups I have had in a long time. The farm to table concept was present in every bite. All ingredients were super fresh and tasty. The waiter really knew the menu well and was able to answer all our questions. The drinks were just ok. I saw lot of great reviews about the bar so perhaps they just had an off day. Desert menu looked great but we were to full to try any of it. Would certainly go back and recommend it to friends.

My boyfriend and I have been coming here fairly regularly since we started dating and absolutely love every dish we've ever had. This is a true farm to table experience with outstanding food from the bread plate to dessert. The staff is knowledgeable and friendly. We love the wide range of organic and biodiverse wines as well. We are very excited to celebrate our 1 year anniversary at JJJ's next month! I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for fine, local, organic fresh food.

The meal was prepared to perfection. I truly enjoyed the staff and the high level of professionalism. The menu selection was refined and the ambience was perfect. I couldn't have spent my birthday dinner at a better selected place.

Love the atmosphere and the constantly changing menu. We arrived early and spent some time at the bar - their cocktail selection is fabulous. Recommend the Colonial Margarita and the Other Wilson. We also enjoy the soup tasting that’s given to everyone along with their house made focaccia. Great place to celebrate a special occasion or to enjoy a unique dining experience.

Wow...what a place! Food and service so good!! A little pricey but for what you get and the quality of the food, the price isnt bad at all. It was definitely a treat!

JJJ has become our go-to place for special occasions. The food is always perfectly prepared and the service never disappoints. The chef is always creating something new and interesting... who would have thought of asparagus goat cheese flan, and then made it something to savor? Enthusiastically recommended!

The atmosphere is great. The food is fresh and over the top! Chad, my server, was very attentive. Although I clearly look like I didn't belong in a restaurant like that dressed in my grunge band tshirt- they never made me feel like Julia Roberts did in Pretty Woman;) great service and smiles from everyone.

We go here every occasion we have to celebrate. We choose this place, assured that we get the best quality food available, locally sourced and exquisitely presented. Going tomorrow night for a birthday!

The staff was incredibly accommodating and helpful with a surprise anniversary dinner I had in store for my significant other. The food was delicious and the atmosphere was warm and welcoming. We will definitely be back and we highly recommend this fine dining restaurant. Thank you for making our night even more memorable.

Some amazing farm to table New American cooking - great ingredients, great execution, great service. And, they even let us in in our grubby post-hike clothes. Will be back!

Fabulous! Came with 2 girlfriends to celebrate my 40th! Great drinks - a Lavender & Orange Sidecar! Blue cheese olives in the Dirty Martini! The aged-beef sirloin tasted soft as a filet! The salmon was delish. And my Vegan friend loved her dish as well! Can't wait to go back!!

Excellent food and service. Great atmosphere. Food from appetizer to desert was wonderful!

Always an incredible experience! From the service to the food, you can’t go wrong at JJJ! It’s our favorite restaurant in the city!

Service was great, food was pretty good. We got a bunch of small plates and I wasn’t a fan of the Jim Bop but everything else was well done.